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Winter Storms and Flooding Threaten Nine U.S. States

12/9/2025

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Winter Storm Impact

A winter storm will affect nine U.S. states from Monday through Wednesday.
In Wyoming and Montana, 6 to 14 inches of snow are expected.
Virginia could see 2 to 5 inches of snow.
In Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa, blizzard conditions and winds to 50 mph are expected.
In the Pacific Northwest, an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and flooding, with up to 12 inches of rain in higher elevations.

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Severe Weather Alerts

Severe weather is forecast nationwide ahead of the holidays, with Arctic cold and heavy rain and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) alerts in Oregon and New York.
An atmospheric river will bring 6 to 12 inches of rain to Pacific Northwest.
Freezing temperatures and significant snowfall are expected across the Midwest and the East Coast.
In Iraq and northwest Iran, heavy rainfall could ease a drought affecting reservoirs.

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Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888 struck the northeastern United States from March 11-14, resulting in over 400 deaths and crippling cities like New York with snowdrifts reaching 50 feet. This storm followed a series of severe blizzards in the preceding years, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather and underscoring the need for improved preparedness in the face of ongoing winter weather challenges.

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Winter Storm Impact

A winter storm will affect nine U.S. states from Monday through Wednesday.
In Wyoming and Montana, 6 to 14 inches of snow are expected.
Virginia could see 2 to 5 inches of snow.
In Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa, blizzard conditions and winds to 50 mph are expected.
In the Pacific Northwest, an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and flooding, with up to 12 inches of rain in higher elevations.

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